Housekeeping, Welfare & PPE

1) Are accesses and egresses to and from the workplace kept clear and clean at all times?

2) Are there any tripping / slipping hazards?

3) Are drains blocked or poor drainage (soft ground heavy under foot)?

4) Are walkways level with no potholes or ruts and with good visibility?

5) Are there sufficient skips, bins located at the main work areas?

6) Is material stored and stacked neatly and not causing obstructions / hazards?

7) Do managers ensure that the work sites are cleaned and tidied if they are find the site in a poor condition when walking / moving around the site checking on progress?

8) Are the stores, workshops, canteens and offices inspected and cleaned on a regular basis?

9) Is the inside and outside of vehicles / plant inspected to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and tidy condition?

10) Is adequate signage displayed informing drivers and pedestrians where to go?

1) Have suitable and sufficient numbers of toilets been provided and are they kept clean?

2) Are there clean washbasins, warm water, soap and towels?<br>a) if not have provisions been made to allow employees to clean their hands prior to eating?

3) Is suitable clothing provided for those who have to work in wet, dirty or otherwise adverse conditions?

4) Are there facilities for changing, drying and storing clothes?

5) Is fresh, clean and wholesome drinking water provided and available?

6) Is there a site hut or other accommodation where workers can sit, make a hot drink and store and prepare food?

7) What are the arrangements for the cleaning of the welfare facilities and the removal of rubbish?

8) Are those responsible for the preparation of food for others in possession of a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate?

9) Have all electrical items undergone Portable Appliance Testings and are they in good condition?

10) Is there adequate first aid provision including transient sites?<br>a) Is there an adequately stocked first aid kit available?

11) Are welfare facilities easily and safely accessible to all that need to use them?

12) Are the welfare facilities maintained and kept in a clean and tidy condition?

13) Is there a smoking policy and is the policy enforced?

14) On site, how far do employees have to travel to the nearest welfare facilities?

1) Has adequate personal protective equipment, e.g. hard hats, safety boots, gloves, eye protection and respiratory equipment been provided in accordance with the Safety Line Policy?

2) Are adequate supplies of PPE held in stores, including any special items that may be required in an emergency, or which will form part of a requirement of a COSHH assessment?<br>

3) Is head protection being worn?

4) Is light eye protection being worn?

5) Is hearing protection being worn?

6) Are overalls or coveralls being worn?

7) Is respiratory protection being used?

8) Are high visibility jackets being worn?

9) Are gloves being worn?

10) Are safety boots being worn?

11) Has the above PPE risk been risked out?<br>a) if Yes please provide the following:<br>- Evidence - Risk Assessment Number<br>- Other<br>- Name of competent person<br>- Designation

12) Is the equipment in good condition and worn by all who need it, e.g. no hard hats painted or holes drilled into them?

13) Are PPE signs posted in areas where a special requirement is needed?

14) Is there a system in place to change worn out or damaged PPE etc.?

15) Are employees aware that helmets have a life-span and will require changing periodically?

16) Is appropriate storage for PPE available?